Advanced Analytics Consultant (Behavioral Health)

• Collecting and analyzing data related to behavioral health and substance abuse to understand trends, improve care, and inform business decisions.
  

• Provides analytical insights to support business solution development based on quality, use, cost and other key drivers.
  

• Develops and refines analysis templates for problem diagnosis and opportunities assessment.
  

• Consults on all considerations related to designing and executing tests or pilot programs.
  

• Contributes to the design of new program/initiative based on test/pilot outcomes.
  

• Develops targeting criteria or customer segmentation based on analytical insights, clinical inputs, product design and operations considerations.
  

• Develops algorithms that help target the right members.
  

• Develops methodology to measure clinical, utilization and financial outcomes of a program/initiative; conducts in-depth research to address challenging issues in measuring outcomes.
  

• Leads projects; authors white papers, presents at industry conferences and submits journal publications.
  

• Addresses limitation of certain data sources and evaluates incremental value of new data sources.
  

• Requires MS, MA, or PhD with concentration in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Engineering, Computer Science or Operations Research and a minimum of 5 years experience in related health care analytics; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
  

• The ability to present meaningful results to a business audience and to participate collaboratively in a team tasked to produce complex analyses.
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Experience with developing analytics for segmentation/stratification that supports customized strategies for different customer segments in a major industry highly desirable - healthcare, financial, database/direct marketing, online retails, consulting, etc.
  

• Substantial experience analyzing data related to behavioral health factors/social determinants of health strongly preferred, particularly in the areas of mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorders.
  

• Advanced SAS or SQL skills. Additional skills for success are Python, Tableau, Snowflake and Power BI.AI/ML experience will be helpful.
  

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act